GS-14 Pay — San Diego-Chula Vista (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay area for 2026. The San Diego-Chula Vista area adds 33.72% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $143,677 | $68.84 | $5,507.20 |
| Step 2 | $148,467 | $71.14 | $5,691.20 |
| Step 3 | $153,256 | $73.43 | $5,874.40 |
| Step 4 | $158,046 | $75.73 | $6,058.40 |
| Step 5 | $162,836 | $78.02 | $6,241.60 |
| Step 6 | $167,626 | $80.32 | $6,425.60 |
| Step 7 | $172,416 | $82.61 | $6,608.80 |
| Step 8 | $177,206 | $84.91 | $6,792.80 |
| Step 9 | $181,996 | $87.20 | $6,976.00 |
| Step 10 | $186,785 | $89.50 | $7,160.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $121,774 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA locality | 33.72% |
| Adjusted annual | $162,836 |
| Per month | $13,570 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,241.60 |
| Hourly | $78.02 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full San Diego-Chula Vista GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-15 in San Diego-Chula Vista
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in San Diego-Chula Vista?
For 2026, GS-14 in San Diego-Chula Vista ranges from $143,677 at the first step to $186,785 at the top step, with $162,836 near the middle.
How is San Diego-Chula Vista locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 base rate is multiplied by one plus the San Diego-Chula Vista locality percentage of 33.72%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the San Diego-Chula Vista rate remained 33.72%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-14 figures for San Diego-Chula Vista are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SD · effective January 11, 2026 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, 33.72% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.